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Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, joined by Head Coach Steve Kerr and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, on Jan. 17, 2023. Photo by Carolyn Kaster, AP Photo

Gun talk in Washington, gun bills in Sacramento

by Ben Christopher January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

After twice spurning the Trump White House following NBA titles, the Bay Area’s Golden State Warriors paid a visit Tuesday to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for a celebration of the team’s 2022 NBA championship. And prior to a few backslapping speeches by President Joe Biden and Warriors superstar Steph Curry, White House staffers gathered with Warriors […]

Newly elected legislators are sworn in in the Senate chambers at the state Capitol on Dec. 5, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

Big tests ahead for new Legislature

by Emily Hoeven December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Will California Assembly speakership deal make any real difference?

by Dan Walters November 15, 2022November 14, 2022

From left, Democratic Assemblymember Robert Rivas and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. Photos by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters and Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

California Legislature

A speakership deal: Rendon, Rivas agree on handover

by Alexei Koseff November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

The state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. on Aug. 22, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

‘Close to the line:’ California’s top campaign finance watchdog wants a deeper look at donor network

by Alexei Koseff and Ben Christopher August 26, 2022October 3, 2022

Legislators convene on the house floor during a session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

A plethora of private meetings

by Emily Hoeven August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon at the dais on May 31, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Assembly leader: Gas rebates likely ‘before October’

by Emily Hoeven June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Democratic Assemblymember Robert Rivas on the floor on May 31, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Assembly Speaker Rendon keeps his crown

by Ben Christopher June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

From left, Democratic Assemblyman Robert Rivas and Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon. Photos by Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo and Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMatters

California’s next Assembly speaker. Maybe.

by Ben Christopher May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the recent mass shooting in Texas, during a news conference in Sacramento on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Flanked by lawmakers from both houses of the state legislature, Newsom said he is ready to sign more restrictive gun measures passed by lawmakers. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

After Texas shooting: A call to ‘advance our resolve’

by Ben Christopher May 26, 2022May 26, 2022